Grants & Sponsorships

Since 1996, the Grossmont Healthcare District has supported various local nonprofit health and wellness organizations through grants and sponsorships to meet the unmet healthcare needs of more than 520,000 in East County. For the FY26-27 grant year, the Board has budgeted $3.25 million for community grant and sponsorship awards for projects that operate within District boundaries or serve District residents, align with the District's mission and current strategic priority areas, and are designed to address the specific needs of East County residents. 

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Grants & Sponsorships Information

Requests for grant funding for nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, fiscally sponsored entities, and public agencies ranging in amounts from $50,000 to $300,000 will be considered by the Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. Our policy and funding priorities have changed from previous years; please review the FY26-27 Community Grants & Sponsorships Policy in its entirety before submitting your application.

FY 2026-27 Community Grants & Sponsorships Policy

The District's Submittable grant application portal will be open from August 1 through August 31. Existing grantees are eligible to apply before the end of their current grant year, as long as the requested funding is for a different project. All grant applications will be reviewed by the Community Grants Committee beginning in September, and award announcements are expected to begin in November 2026. Sponsorship requests will be accepted year round until funding is exhausted.

Grants & Sponsorships Application Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Submittable 101: Getting Started as a New Submitter

Submittable 101: How to Navigate Your Submittable Account

We've put together a document of common questions we receive. Please consult this document before reaching out to us.

FY 2026-27 Grants FAQ

Resources for Current Grantees

Reallocation Letter TemplateBranding & Social Media Toolkit (Updated July 2026)

Please reach out to Communications Specialist, Kara Jacobsen, kjacobsen@grossmonthealthcare.org for questions about sponsorship artwork/ads and branding.

Still have questions?

Please consult the information above, the FY26–27 Grants & Sponsorships Policy, and the FAQ document. If your question is not addressed, direct your inquiries to the following contacts: